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St. Joseph Cathedral, Buffalo

#14 among attractions in Buffalo

Church, Gothic Revival architecture, Sacred and religious sites
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St. Joseph Cathedral, Buffalo

Facts and practical information

Alternative names: Completed: 1862 (162 years ago)Architectural style: Gothic revivalCoordinates: 42°52'58"N, 78°52'42"W
Address

50 Franklin StDowntown Buffalo (Government Sector)Buffalo 14202 United States

Contact
+1 716-854-5855
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Opening hours
  1. Monday7 am - 2:30 pm
  2. Tuesday7 am - 2:30 pm
  3. Wednesday7 am - 2:30 pm
  4. Thursday7 am - 2:30 pm
  5. Friday7 am - 2:30 pm
  6. Saturdayclosed
  7. Sundayclosed
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Getting there by public transportation
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St. Joseph Cathedral – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: KeyBank Center, Buffalo City Hall, Colored Musicians Club, Main Place Mall.

  • keybank center buffalo0.5 miS
    Sport venue, Sport

    KeyBank Center, Buffalo

    14 min walk • KeyBank Center, formerly known as Marine Midland Arena, HSBC Arena and First Niagara Center, is a multipurpose indoor arena located in downtown Buffalo, New York.

  • buffalo city hall~1420 ftN
    Art deco landmark with observation deck

    Buffalo City Hall, Buffalo

    7 min walk • Buffalo City Hall stands as an architectural masterpiece and a prominent landmark in the city of Buffalo, New York. This Art Deco gem, completed in 1931, towers at an impressive 32 stories, making it one of the tallest municipal buildings in the United States.

  • colored musicians club buffalo0.6 miNE
    Museum, Historical place, Jazz club

    Colored Musicians Club, Buffalo

    15 min walk • Nestled in the vibrant city of Buffalo, the Colored Musicians Club stands as a testament to the rich cultural heritage of African American musicians. This historic jazz club, located at 145 Broadway, has been a cornerstone of the Buffalo music scene since its inception...

  • main place mall buffalo~990 ftNE
    Shopping, Shopping centre

    Main Place Mall, Buffalo

    5 min walk • The Main Place Tower is located at 350 Main Street, in Buffalo, NY. The skyscraper is the fourth-tallest building in the city, and home to many technology and communication firms. The tower, built in 1969, rises 350 feet.

  • niagara square buffalo~1310 ftN
    Square

    Niagara Square, Buffalo

    7 min walk • Niagara Square is a public square located at the intersections of Delaware Avenue, Court Street, Genesee Street, and Niagara Street in Buffalo, New York.

  • harborcenter buffalo0.4 miS
    Sport venue, Sport, Hotel

    LECOM Harborcenter, Buffalo

    12 min walk • LECOM Harborcenter is an American mixed-use development in Buffalo, New York developed by Pegula Sports and Entertainment. The building occupies a full 1.7 acre city block formerly known as the Webster Block, directly across from and connected to the KeyBank Center and Canalside.

  • uss croaker buffalo~1910 ftSW
    Ship

    USS Croaker, Buffalo

    10 min walk • USS Croaker, a Gato-class submarine, was the first ship of the United States Navy to be named for the croaker, any of various fishes which make throbbing or drumming noises.

  • st pauls cathedral buffalo~560 ftE
    Church, Gothic Revival architecture, Sacred and religious sites

    St. Paul's Cathedral, Buffalo

    3 min walk • St. Paul's Cathedral is the cathedral of the Episcopal Diocese of Western New York and a landmark of downtown Buffalo, New York. The church sits on a triangular lot bounded by Church St. Pearl St. Erie St. and Main St. It was built in 1849-51 to a design by Richard Upjohn, and was believed by him to be his finest work.

  • mckinley monument buffalo~1310 ftN
    Monuments and statues

    McKinley Monument, Buffalo

    7 min walk • The McKinley Monument is a 96-foot tall obelisk in Niagara Square, Buffalo, New York. Its location in front of Buffalo City Hall defines the center of Buffalo that all of the main roads converge on.

  • sheas performing arts center buffalo0.7 miN
    Theater, Concerts and shows, Performing arts

    Shea's Performing Arts Center, Buffalo

    18 min walk • Shea's Performing Arts Center is a theater for touring Broadway musicals and special events in Buffalo, New York. Originally called Shea's Buffalo, it was opened in 1926 to show silent movies. It took one year to build the entire theatre.

  • lafayette square buffalo~1580 ftNE
    Monuments and statues

    Lafayette Square, Buffalo

    8 min walk • Lafayette Square is a park in the center of downtown Buffalo, Erie County, New York, United States that hosts a Civil War monument. The block, which was once square, is lined by many of the city's tallest buildings. The square was named for General Lafayette, who visited Buffalo in 1825.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is St. Joseph Cathedral open?

St. Joseph Cathedral is open:
  • Monday 7 am - 2:30 pm
  • Tuesday 7 am - 2:30 pm
  • Wednesday 7 am - 2:30 pm
  • Thursday 7 am - 2:30 pm
  • Friday 7 am - 2:30 pm
  • Saturday closed
  • Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to St. Joseph Cathedral?

Nearby attractions include Prudential Building, Buffalo (2 min walk), County and City Hall, Buffalo (3 min walk), St. Paul's Cathedral, Buffalo (3 min walk), Ellicott Square Building, Buffalo (5 min walk).

How to get to St. Joseph Cathedral by public transport?

The nearest stations to St. Joseph Cathedral:

Light rail
  • Seneca • Lines: Metro (5 min walk)
  • Church • Lines: Metro (5 min walk)

Bus
  • FlixBus Buffalo • Lines: 2686 (8 min walk)
  • Buffalo Greyhound Station • Lines: 0010, 0011 (8 min walk)

Train
  • Buffalo-Exchange Street (10 min walk)

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